Finance Director / Head of Accounts

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de droit prestigieuse basée à Londres recherche un Directeur Financier pour rejoindre une équipe en pleine expansion. Le candidat idéal doit posséder au moins quatre ans d'expérience en finance au sein d'un cabinet d'avocats et avoir des compétences en communication solides. Le cabinet offre un environnement dynamique et une rémunération compétitive.

Benefits

Excellente rémunération

Paquet d'avantages

Culture de travail dynamique et moderne

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 ans d'expérience en finance dans un cabinet d'avocats.
• Expérience récente sous les règles comptables SRA est essentielle.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les opérations comptables quotidiennes.
• Préparer les comptes de gestion mensuels, KPIs et rapports de trésorerie.
• Gérer le budget, les prévisions et la conformité budgétaire.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Finance Director / Head of Accounts, City of London

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

City of London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Finance Director / Head of Accounts

This legal 500 firm located in the City seeks a Finance Director to join their expanding team due to continued success.

This modern, dynamic firm offers progression, a highly competitive salary, and exposure to Chambers ranked & Legal 500 professionals.

The Firm:

Ranked in the top legal 500, this firm has a unique progressive culture. Employees often stay and progress throughout their careers. It is a multi-service firm that is continuously evolving with a good blend of commercial and creative work. They have a loyal client base across the UK, with their head office in London. They handle high-quality work and often punch above their weight.

The Role:

As a Finance Director, responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily accounting and legal cashier operations.
• Supervising and training the accounts team, monitoring performance, and allocating tasks.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Monitoring income, expenditure, and budget compliance.
• Posting monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll) and processing VAT returns.
• Performing bank reconciliations, client-to-office transfers, and supplier invoice postings.
• Handling payroll processing and PAYE/NI payments.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managing SAR audits and liaising with banks and HMRC.
• Supporting senior management with analysis and addressing partner and staff queries.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of finance experience within a law firm.
• Recent experience working under SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules in a law firm is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is highly competitive, negotiable, and dependent on experience. They seek long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Friendly, dynamic, and modern working culture.
• High-quality work.